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Head of Software Engineering - UK Claims

Ready to shape the future of cloud-native claims technology? Join us as Head of Software Engineering for UK Claims.

About Verisk

Verisk is a leading global data analytics and technology partner to the insurance industry. Within the UK Claims organisation, we build and operate cloud-native SaaS platforms that support insurers, suppliers, and partners across the claims lifecycle.

Our technology underpins critical services across the UK insurance market and beyond. We are continuing to evolve our platform through modern cloud-native architecture, leveraging AWS, microservices, and event-driven design to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

Engineering teams work across shared services and product platforms, enabling faster claims processing, improved decision-making, and better outcomes for our customers and policyholders.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Software Engineering to join our UK Claims Technology leadership team. Working alongside the Head of Software Delivery and reporting to the UK Claims CTO, you will play a key role in ensuring our engineering teams deliver high-quality, scalable software aligned to our technical strategy and architectural direction.

This role combines technical leadership, strategy creation & oversight and people development, with a strong focus on enabling teams to build and operate modern cloud-native systems and shared platform services. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to ensure consistent engineering practices, support architectural evolution, and mentor senior developers across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Supporting

Our platform is built around shared cloud services running on AWS, supporting multiple SaaS products across the insurance ecosystem. You will work with technologies such as:

• AWS Lambda, Step Functions and API Gateway
• .NET-based microservices
• RESTful APIs and shared platform services
• Event-driven integrations
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Scalable SaaS systems used across the UK insurance market
  
  

You will play a key role in ensuring these capabilities are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with our technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy Alignment

• Ensure development teams operate in alignment with the UK Claims technical strategy and architectural principles
• Support the adoption and evolution of cloud-native, microservices and event-driven architectures
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to translate strategy into practical delivery outcomes
• Promote consistent engineering standards, design practices, and reusable platform capabilities
  
  

Delivery & Engineering Excellence

• Provide oversight and support across multiple development teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions
• Drive best practices across the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automation, and testing
• Help teams balance new product development, enhancements, and platform evolution
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical or delivery challenges
  
  

People & Capability Development

• Mentor and support Lead Developers and senior engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation
• Help build a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement
• Support career development and capability growth across the engineering community
• Encourage adoption of modern tools, practices, and ways of working
  
  

Collaboration & Ways of Working

• Work closely with the Head of Software Delivery to ensure effective team structures and delivery models
• Collaborate with Product Managers to support iterative delivery and prioritisation
• Help promote Agile development practices, including planning, refinement, and retrospectives
• Enable cross-team alignment across shared services and product teams
  
  

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior technical or engineering leadership role (e.g. Technical Delivery Manager, Engineering Manager, Head of Development)
• Strong experience with modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience delivering cloud-native SaaS platforms or distributed systems
• Deep understanding of software development practices, including CI/CD, testing, and DevOps principles
• Experience mentoring and developing senior engineers and technical leaders
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across technology and business teams
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway)
• Background in .NET-based development environments
• Experience working within Agile / Scrum environments
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and integration patterns
• Experience in insurance, claims, or financial services domains
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about enabling teams to build scalable cloud services and shared platform capabilities. You will be someone who:
• Enjoys working at the intersection of technology strategy and delivery
• Can support and mentor highly skilled, creative engineers
• Is comfortable operating in a fast-evolving technical environment
• Drives continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery outcomes
  
  

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to shape and influence technology delivery across the UK Claims platform
• Exposure to modern cloud-native architecture on AWS
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams across the UK and globally
• The chance to contribute to platform-level services used across multiple products
• Opportunities to develop new technical skills and grow your engineering career